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Unique Collectibles, Antiques and Fine Arts from Around the World
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Never the ordinary...unique items chosen over the last 50 years of travel around the world.
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$100 USDAntique Kitchen Wall Plaque, from Germany
Antiques:Kitchen:Plaque:Germany
This lovely old kitchen plaque translates "If one has ham, sausage, and bread in the house, one can live for some time" It is in Very Good Condition for its age. A bit over 11 inches long and 6 and 1/2 inches across. Circa 1900.
$1,400 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Figure, Man with Monkey
Antiques:Ivory:Man With Monkey:Chinese
How unbelievably enchanting this piece is. I believe the man may be a priest, but am not certain. As you must realize if you browse through my shop, I really love the unusual. Please look at item 178, which is really nice as a companion piece. I have always displayed them together, ever since buying them in February, 1985, in a New Orleans antique shop. I honestly don't have that great a memory; just kept the valuation slip all these years!
$350 USDVery Unusual Native American Root Form Carved Wooden Bird, 19th Century
Antiques:Primitives:Wood Carving:Bird:Root Form
By now you realize that I love very unusual items, especially those that have withstood the test of time. When I see how someone lovingly carved this lovely bird, with an artist's view of the grain of the wood, and the feeling of life, I am in awe. Primitive art takes many forms, but those that seem to indicate a real connection to nature are my favorites. This stands 8 inches tall, and 9 inches across. It is in Very Good Condition for its age.
$800 USDAntique Stag Antler Netsuke With Shishi Liondog - Early 18th Century!
Antiques:Netsuke:Stag Antler:Shishi:Liondog:Dog:Lion
This early and expressively carved stag antler netsuke shows the elaborate depiction of a SHISHI LION DOG and dates back to the early 18th century. This powerful stag antler netsuke was carved by a gifted artist in the 18th century. Crafted with much attention for detail, it boasts the depiction of a Shishi lion dog holding onto a rock - instead of the classical motif where he would be clinging onto a ball. The powerful body of the mighty lion dog is softened by the playful and aesthetically ...
$950 USD ReducedREDUCED 19th Century Inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antiques:Inkwell:Mother Of Pearl:Papier Mache
This is a truly exquisite piece. It is a black lacquered papier mache inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay, from the 19th Century. It has two glass inkpots, one of whom has the top. I dropped it as I was taking it from my desk to photograph, and have damaged a small area on the side; thankfully, it does not touch any of the decoration. I have the piece, but I do not repair items...just reduce the price accordingly! I believe this minor damage can be easily repaired. In addition, it has come loose ...
$450 USDAntique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Paperweight, Lily Of The Valley -c 1900
Antiques:Pietra Dura:Grand Tour:Paperweight:Pietra Dure:Presse Papier:Flower:Vine:Leaves:Pietra Dura:Grand Tour:Paperweight:Lily Of The Valley:Pietra Dure:Presse Papier
This delicate depiction of a Lily Of The Valley really appealed to me. it is quite charming and very attractive; really, quite a lovely piece. All of the stones used for the leaves and flowers are intact, but there are a number of flea bites on the edges of the marble. The marble appears to be a bit dull in places, but perhaps it could be polished. All told, I would call the actual depiction in Very Good Condition, and the background (marble) in Fair Condition. (Pictures are part of the ...
$1,600 USD Offers ConsideredGilt Copper Repousse Of A Reclining Deer - LIAO DYNASTY!
Antiques:Oriental:Gilt Copper:Repousse:Chinese:Dragon:Ruyi:Deer
This is a highly elegant and precious Chinese GILT COPPER REPOUSSE figure in the shape of a reclining deer with neatly incised and embossed ornaments resembling dragons and Ruyi shapes. This imposing miniature artwork dates back to the LIAO DYNASTY (907 - 1125) This impressive Liao dynasty sculpture is made of precious gilt copper repousse and shows a masterly rendered deer set onto a rectangular base. The majestic animal has long ears as well as a swung tail and is depicted in a reclining ...
$450 USD ReducedREDUCED "England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty" - Admiral Nelson Commemorative - c 1870
Antiques:Admiral Lord Nelson:Commemorative Box
This highly unusual Admiral Nelson round brass box, circa 1870, states "England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty" and has the date of his death, October 21, 1805, in Roman Numerals. On the bottom, it has numbers probably denoting its lot number in an auction of December, 1978. It does not open. It is three inches in diameter, and one inch tall. In Very Good to Excellent Condition. Every year on October 21, England commemorates Trafalgar Day. One cannot use the term "celebrates," for although ...
$500 USD Offers ConsideredFabulous Antique British Barometer, Victorian
Antiques:Barometer:Victorian:Botley & Lewis Reading:England
This Botley & Lewis Reading Barometer is quite handsome as well as useful. The wood has a lovely carved pattern. There is some wear to the Metal. Still in Very Good condition. It measures 8 and 3/4 inches across.
$125 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Antique Cast Iron Amish Couple Salt and Pepper
Antiques:Amish:Cast Iron:Salt And Pepper
Here is a very collectible pair of old cast iron Amish man and woman salt and pepper shakers. There is some general wear to paint from age, but their overall condition is Very Good. One has lost its bottom cork, but that is easily replaced. (Pictures are part of the description). Measurements (LxWxH): *3 inches x 1.5 inches x 2.5 inches
$650 USD Offers Considered19th Century Black Lacquer Mauchline Gift Box - "Happy Returns Of The Day"!
Antiques:Mauchline:Sewing Box
This is a beautiful 8 sided Mauchline box, circa 1870, in Excellent Condition, that expresses the sentiment "Wishing you many happy returns of the day" pictured among a branch of roses on the lid. This artwork stands proud of the lid with a gilded line surrounding it. The lacquer is in terrific condition. It has the original rope and red paper lining and a brass locking catch that works. This little gem measures 4 inches x 3 inches x 2 and 1/4 inches high. Wouldn't this make a spectacular gift ...
$600 USDExcellently Hollowed Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, c late 1700s!
Antiques:Snuff Bottle:Agate
This is a wonderful Chinese snuff bottle made of Moss Agate with spectacular natural inclusions. This masterly hollowed rarity dates back to the late 1700s. and comes in Excellent Condition. This mesmerizing Moss Agate snuff bottle is carved in a bulbous ovoid shape and an accentuated ovoid ring shaped foot rim. It has a short cylindrical neck with a wide opening and comes complete with a Malachite stopper and bone spoon. SIZE: Total height including the stopper is 2.7 inches. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ...
$250 USD Offers ConsideredNicely Carved Miniature Ivory Elephant, Old Asian (Elephant) Ivory
Antiques:Ivory:Elephant:Asian:Elephant Ivory:Raised Trunk
Elephant ivory carving of an elephant, realistically depicted in mid-step with trunk raised (hairline age cracks), 3.5'' in length. I have tried to accentuate the cracks in my photographs. They are not that obvious in person.
$150 USD ReducedREDUCED Late 19th Century U. S. Navy Hinged Bronze Belt Buckle
Antiques:Bronze Hinged Belt Buckle:U. S.Navy
Here is a pre WWI vintage hinged bronze belt buckle that has been identified being U.S. Navy. A friend has verified that it is a US Navy buckle designed to be worn with the Mills pistol belt circa 1900. The buckle is in Excellent Condition for its age, with no damage, just some tarnishing.
$150 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Dragon Head With Movable Jaw
Antiques:Chinese:Dragon:Carved Wood:Oriental
This is an unusual wooden carving in the form of a dragon head with a movable jaw. The top of the head detaches from jaw. There are traces of polychrome. No mark. Size: 3 1/2''H, 5''W, 7''L. Condition: Fair to Good, with age appropriate wear. No restoration.
$350 USDWonderful Antique Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle c. 1800
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle:Agate
This is a wonderful Chinese snuff bottle carved from olive colored Agate with a spectacular natural inclusion of lighter color to one lower corner - lending it momentum and an almost modernist appearance. This very well hollowed & polished rarity dates back to around 1800. The bottle has a flattened shield shape and an accentuated ovoid ring shaped foot rim. It has a short cylindrical neck with a wide opening and comes complete with a tigers eye stopper. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China. DATE: around ...
$200 USD Offers ConsideredUnusual Antique Snuff Bottle - Soapstone With Corncob Pattern, c. 1900
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle
This is an unusual Chinese snuff bottle made of soapstone showing a flattened cylindrical shape and an appealing corncob pattern. This soapstone snuff bottle is of Chinese origin, and is hand-carved in flattened cylindrical shape. It showcases the corncob pattern. This miniature collectible dates back to c. 1900 The bottle has a cylindrical neck with a rather wide opening and is quite well hollowed. The stopper is made of a lovely green Jadeite. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China. DATE: Late Qing, c 1900. ...
$750 USDAntique Carved Powder Horn - c 1850
Antiques:Powder Horn:Gun Powder:Eagle:C 1850:Bird Of Prey:Hawk:Secret Compartment
This heavily carved horn is decorated with an eagle on one side, and a bird of prey on the reverse, terminating in a carved wooden cap with secret opening. It has a nicely carved head stopper. It is in surprisingly good condition for its age, with only minimal signs of age, and several nicks,. It is 6 and 1/4 inches long.
$450 USD Offers Considered19th Century Chinese Hand-Blown Hand-Cut Glass Snuff Bottle
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle
This is a mesmerizing glass snuff bottle made in imitation of a black banded amber colored Agate, and boasting an appealing bulbous shape. This precious miniature artwork is of Chinese origin and dates back to the 19th century. MATERIAL: Glass. Silver stopper with coral insets. No spoon. MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE: Hand blown & hand cut glass. CONDITION: Good ORIGINAL as found condition with tiny mouse nibbles at the stand and tiny chips to neck. NO RESTORATION! SIZE: Total height including the ...
$1,800 USD Offers Considered18th Century Extremely Rare Oriental Temple Plaque, a God riding a Tiger
Antiques:Architectural Element:Oriental:Temple Plaque:18th Century
This ONE OF A KIND temple plaque was removed from an Oriental palace wall. It has been attributed to be Satsuma, and has been dated between the Anei (1772) and the Bunkwa (1804 - 1817) periods. Large plaques of the kind are nearly impossible to find. If the condition of this piece was "excellent" research indicates it would be worth in excess of $10,000. The fair retail value is between $4000 and $6000, as there is some wear from age, and some expert repair. Reference: Treasury of Satsuma / ...
$850 USDVery Unusual Antique Mother Of Pearl Netsuke "Hyotan" - late 18th or early 19th Century
Antiques:Netsuke:Mother Of Pearl:Hyotan:Gourds
This amazing Mother of Pearl & metal netsuke was crafted in the 18th or early 19th century. It shows the shape of a Hyotan double gourd and has a central metal ring with an eyelet that functions as the Himotoshi. This superb and highly unusual Mother of Pearl and metal netsuke depicts a classical Japanese good luck symbol, the double gourd Hyotan. The "Hyotan" or double gourd is one of the most ancient garden plants in Japan. Its fruit was used as food and for tools and drinking receptacles. ...
$450 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Carved Powder Horn - A. Baldwin, 1824
Antiques:Powder Horn:Gun Powder:A. Baldwin:Samuel Hare:Fighting Cocks:Gamecocks:Oldtown, Ohio:Fighting Gamecocks:Drapery
This is very hard to photograph, but an extremely desirable acquisition. It is decorated with fighting gamecocks framed within draped fabric. It is inscribed, A Baldwin, dated August 19th, 1824, Eng. The reverse carved with oval wreath encircling Samuel Hare, Old Town, Ohio. It is 7 1/4 inches long. It has several chips, and less than the expected wear for something more than 180 years old! A remnant of the cork stopper remains.
$600 USD ReducedREDUCED Chinese Qi Lin Bronze Oil Lamp, 17th/18th Century
Antiques:Bronze:Oil Lamp:Chinese:Mythical Beast:Qi Lin
Chinese Qi Lin Bronze Oil Lamp, 17th/18th Century, depicting a crouching mythical beast holding a bowl in its mouth {Length 6 3/4 inches}, I will let the pictures of this unusual and highly desirable antique properly "describe" this piece. My clients know how much I treasure Asian antiques, especially those of uniqueness and rarity. It is in Very Good Condition for its age, with somewhat less than the usual age wear.
$900 USD ReducedREDUCED Chinese Gilt Wood Carving Of A Monk, Mid to Late 19th Century
Antiques:Wood Carving:Monk
This is truly an extraordinary find. It is a large and imposing figure, standing 19 inches tall. The photographs show the uniqueness of this piece. It does have evidence of its age, but overall it is in Good Condition for its age.
$650 USDArt Nouveau Half-Doll Lamp, Nude With Grey Hair, Gold Tone Cape and Bag, c 1900
Antiques:Lamps, Lighting:Art Nouveau:Half-doll
This lovely piece, a nude with grey hair, gold tone cape and bag, and wire form base, has been electrified to be used as a lamp. It is from the estate of Maureen Stocker in Toronto, as are a number of other outstanding items. The electric cord would have to be attached. It stands 12 and 1/4 inches tall. The doll herself is about 5 and 1/2 inches tall. She is in Very Good to Excellent Condition.
$3,800 USDSuperb Unique 19th Century Pietra Dura Panelled Gilt Inkstand
Antiques:Pietra Dura:Inkstand
This fine and very unusual 19th Century desk inkstand is in superb condition throughout. It has a stunning crisp gilt finish, intricately chased with floral designs. It is mounted with wonderful pietra dura plaques. Each plaque has either a floral or bird design. There are seven around the outside and one large one on the central lidded pot. The brass inkwell is a later addition, and beautifully made. The Pietra Dura Plaques are all in exceptional condition and free of cracks or flaws. Overall ...
$1,950 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese Ivory Carving of Man with Monkey, 19th Century
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Okimono:Man With Monkey
This piece is absolutely fascinating! Not only is he holding a monkey, he is riding what seems to me to be some type of mythical animal. I am sure that someone with a better knowledge of Chinese customs and history could better describe what this represents. It is about 5 inches high and is in great shape except for paint wear, and is attached to a lovely stand that itself is nicely decorated. I have another piece that is similar to this one that I am also listing, Item 179. (I have always ...
$3,000 USD Offers Considered19th Century French Jewel Box with Handpainted Porcelain Miniature
Antiques:Jewel Box
This is truly magnificent. The wooden jewel box is partly walnut veneer and partly black finish. The porcelain miniature, handpainted and in Excellent Condition, has a bronze frame. The black finish has inlaid work with mother of pearl, gilt bronze ornamental borders, and four bronze ball feet. The age is circa 1860-1880. It is 5 and 1/4 inches high (13.5 cm); 12 inches wide (30.5 cm); and 10 and 3/4 inches deep (27.5cm) The overall condition is better than one would expect from an object of ...
$2,600 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Figure, Father and Son or Teacher and Pupil
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Teacher And Child
Yet another unbelievably detailed and fascinating piece. This is actually one of a pair (See Item 181) and the two should be sold together. Because of the price, I have listed them separately, as they certainly are costly; however, I would give a deep discount if both are purchased, to keep the pair together. The expressions on the faces are captivating, and the detail has to be seen to really appreciate it. There is paint loss; otherwise, the piece is in Fine Condition. It is attached to the ...
$450 USDAntique Chinese Mythological Wood Carving, Warrior Riding Fantasy Animal To Battle, c. 19th century
Antiques:Oriental:Hand-carved Wood:Warrior On Mount
This is another wonderful hand-carved piece of Chinese antiques. Made originally to, probably, decorate a piece of furniture, it is a companion piece to another we have listed. (The other does not have a level base... this stands nicely.) About 5 inches high and 3 and 1/2 inches wide; about 1 and 3/4 inches deep.
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